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La Joya, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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La Joya Community Center
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 La Joya, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Socorro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,725 ft (1,440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 85.38/sq mi (32.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87028
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584125 |
La Joya is a census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. The community is located on the east bank of the Rio Grande, 20 miles (32 km) north of Socorro. Its population was 82 as of the 2010 census. La Joya has a post office with ZIP code 87028, which opened on February 28, 1883.
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History
La Joya was settled in 1598 by the Piro Indians, who built a pueblo at the site.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 80 | — | |
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Education
Its school district is Belén Consolidated Schools. Belén High School is the district's comprehensive high school.
See also
In Spanish: La Joya (Nuevo México) para niños
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